u/_TuringMachine

I have asked some questions here before but have a different set that I genuinely can’t figure out myself and need some help. Hopefully someone knows.

I am moving to Japan soon on a working visa and want to know how to cleanly handle the transition in terms of tax and liabilities. I have a decent share portfolio overseas that will generate some dividends that I can’t easily avoid so please keep it in mind.

With that in mind I have a few questions:

- Is it possible to remit money before I arrive to avoid the international tax?

- Should I convert my savings before arriving as to reduce complications with foreign currency taxes and associated gains?

- Is it difficult to handle if I do need to pull money from my savings in a foreign currency?